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How do you get started with the hobby of woodworking? Of course, it would be impossible to fully explain how to get started in woodworking in just one short video … so in today's Rockler demo we will address a few of the most common concerns that folks raise when they are considering trying out woodworking. Shop our best woodworking deals!

The easiest and most accurate way to cut a circle might be by using a router and a circle cutting jig. The jig acts as a compass mounted on your router. You secure the center and then position the router so that the bit is located at the radius of the circle you want to cut. You can make a simple version out of plywood, but if you want the versatility to easily cut different size circles, then we recommend one of the Rockler circle cutting jigs. We make 5 jig kit options that look pretty similar, so which one do you choose?

In this Rockler demo we’re going to share 7 of the most common mistakes you can make when working on a project that include pouring epoxy. Working with epoxy resin pours isn’t difficult, but there is a little bit of a learning curve and epoxy is not an inexpensive material. Avoiding these mistakes will make your projects more successful and could save your money. We've also created an epoxy buying guide that will help you choose the right epoxy for your project.

In this Rockler demonstration we'll show you five new tools that you might have missed. All five of these tools were introduced in the past six months, but they are from different tools categories. We’re betting at least one of these tools will be something you’ll want in your shop. Let’s get started!

Tormek Sharpening Systems offer many ways to create a customized sharpening system that suits your needs. In this Rockler demonstration video, we'll show you the Tormek T-8 Original sharpening machine along with several new and innovative accessories.

If you use drawers as one way to organize your shop, you’ve probably got at least a few drawers that serve as “catch-alls” for anything and everything. And sometimes “junk drawers” are fine, because the contents of the drawer aren’t valuable or fragile or part of an important set. When it comes to valuable tools, like hand planes, the last thing you want to do is toss these into a drawer. They deserve dedicated storage where other tools and supplies can’t damage them. And tools with sharp, delicate edges — like these chisels — deserve special protection too. For these sorts of situations and more, Rockler’s Foam Organizers for drawers can help.

Many people are working from home right now. And some of them are getting fed up with using the dining room table as a workstation. This compact desk or some variation of it might just be the answer to that problem. In this demo video we'll show you the details of this project and discuss an interesting and easy technique for applying peel-and-stick veneer.

Dust collection should be one of the first considerations when you get started in woodworking. Whether you’ve got a big shop or a small shop, chances are you’ve got a shop vacuum. So in today’s Rockler demonstration you'll see many of the best products you can use to get the most out of your shop vacuum.

In this Rockler demo video you'll see how the Rockler Bow Tie Inlay System makes cutting both key and mortise fast and foolproof. The Starter Kit includes a unique, two-piece bushing. Install the sleeve to rout the mortise, then remove it to rout the bow tie key. Since the same template is used for both, you're guaranteed a perfect fit.

In this Rockler demo video you'll learn how to cut through dovetail joints using the Leigh D4R Pro 24" Dovetail Jig. Dovetail joints are one of the hallmarks of fine woodowrking craftsmanship. This jig makes cutting both key and mortise fast and foolproof. The Starter Kit includes a unique, two-piece bushing. Install the sleeve to rout the mortise, then remove it to rout the bow tie key. Since the same template is used for both, you're guaranteed a perfect fit.

In this Rockler demo, we’ll show you how to cut dadoes that fit your workpiece perfectly. The Rockler Perfect Fit Dado Jig lets you rout precise dados and grooves at any increment from 1/4'' to 1'' wide. Since it uses a scrap of your actual material for setup, the fit is spot-on, every time. Just rout the first shoulder with the jig in the ''closed'' position, then rout the second shoulder with the jig in the ''open'' position. The result is a tailor-cut dado that fits like no other. Once the jig is set, the stops make it easy to return to the ''open'' position so you can machine as many dados as you like for that thickness. No need to buy undersized plywood bits, or bits for other odd thicknesses—your dados can fit any thickness within the range (19/64'' for example) using standard 1/4'', 3/8'' or 1/2'' straight bits. Not only do you get easy operation and a perfect fit, you also get an integral dust port that lets you hoover up the mess before it ever hits the floor.